Department or Service
Department of Pediatric Medicine, Academic Medicine
Specialty
Academic Medicine
Primary Location
Texas Children's Hospital
Contact Information
6701 Fannin
Suite 1540
Houston, TX 77030
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Phone: 832-822-2778
Carl Daniel Tapia, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Academic General Pediatrics - Baylor College of Medicine
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2002
Internship
Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2003
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2005
Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine, Academic Pediatrics, 2008
From Dr. Tapia
Dr. Tapia’s research interests are focused on quality improvement in the medical home, with an emphasis on children with special needs. His research goals are to understand how systems of care affect health outcomes for children with special needs, develop effective educational programs for health professionals regarding children with special needs, and promote community capacity for quality medical homes. Present studies include “Family-centered Mental Health Supports for Children with Special Needs” and evaluation of the “Texas Medical Home Initiative” pilot. Future studies will examine the effectiveness of specialized programs of care for children with medical complexity, comparison of quality of life for children with special needs in different state programs, and understanding the national capacity to care for medically complex children.
Professional Organizations *
- Texas Medical Home Improvement Project
Board member and Chair, Metrics Committee - Academic Pediatric Association
Co-chair, Complex Care Special Interest Group - Texas Pediatric Society
Co-chair, Committee on Children with Disabilities and Co-chair, Young Physician Section - Texas Children’s Health Plan
Associate Medical Director
* Texas Children's Hospital physicians' licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician's office and were not verified by Texas Children's Hospital.
